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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1903
Page
2
A Kansas mother from Ottawa credits Down's Kidney Pills with easing her child’s kidney problems and general ailment. The endorsement urges readers to ask local druggists about the product. Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo are sole U S agents for the medicine, price 50 cents per box.
Notice to contractors Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Lawrence County for the construction of a county courthouse at Lawrence Kansas. Proposals must be delivered by twelve o'clock noon on the eighteenth day of February 1905. The bid forms and specifications may be inspected at the county clerk's office and bids must include the forms and sureties as required by law. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
The item describes elaborate fashion elements such as moire, gossamer sleeves, tortoise shell combs, chenille trims, tulle, and gold-toned embroidery. It notes color blends like blue with violet, turbans of theater material, and white satin evening wear. A local notice from Lawrence Daily Journal, January 1903, contains city council meeting details and paving plans.
Final settlement notice filed in Lawrence Lawrence Journal by executors Jennie Heies and Ragcoress regarding the estate of Denole 5 Mt deceased. They will apply to the probate court on February 43 for approval of executors fees attorney fees necessary expenses and a full account of estate affairs.
A short speech extols a gas stove valve as instantly ready fuel controllable for slow, moderate, or quick fires. It promises ease of use, rapid ignition, and full extinguishment by turning the valve, emphasizing convenience and precision.
Notice is given to heirs and all interested parties that W McFarland Administrator of the estate of S J McFarland deceased will seek allowance for services as Administrator and attorney fees at the next term of the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas to be held in February. He will present a full and final settlement and seek discharge from his administrator duties. Lawrence Kansas January 18 1880
A district court in Douglas County Kansas orders the public sale of city lots in Lawrence to satisfy a judgment. The listing names several bidders and owners and specifies the lot and stake details including lot 161 and the west half of lot 163 on Tenbesste Street, with sale at a stated time and place.
Medical notices warn that mothers giving certain cough syrups, including Fureys Honey and Tarlas, poison and weaken many children with opiates or similar toxins. Authorities urge avoiding these products for coughs, croup, and lung troubles as safer remedies are sought.
A garbled OCR summary notes Marconi's celebrated triumph in wireless telegraphy. The fragment hints at global communication advances, mentions wires, signals, and buzzing machinery, and references a public display or bulletin. The text remains fragmentary but centers on Marconi’s historic achievement and its impact.
Notice to advertisers states prepayment is required for all ads over thirty dollars except for regulars, with advance payment. It bans church tales unless paid, and urges prompt delivery by six o clock every evening. Patrons missing papers should notify the office to avoid action for missed issues.
Reports from Washington describe the push to complete the Pacific cable reaching Manila and Asia coastlines. The project, using copper cores with strong protection, promises immense profits and relies on accurate route surveys to ensure a steady, durable undersea link amid naval and commercial interest.
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